Ski Areas in Valais
Valais Ski Resorts
Valais is a region of Switzerland offering skiing and snowboarding in 49 Swiss Ski Resorts, including Nendaz, Verbier and Zermatt.
Snow Forecasts for Valais
| Ski Area | 7 Day |
|---|---|
| Ernen | 6in |
| Saas Grund | 5in |
| Zermatt | 4in |
| Arolla | 2in |
| La Fouly | 1in |
Forecast updated : 12 Dec 2025 17:47 PST
Valais Ski Resorts
Top 10 Largest ski areas in Valais
The most extensive downhill ski areas in Valais, by total downhill piste length.
| Ski Resort | Trails |
|---|---|
| Aletsch | 65 miles |
| Aminona | 99 miles |
| Champéry | 103 miles |
| Crans-Montana | 99 miles |
| Four Valleys | 256 miles |
| Le Châble | 93 miles |
| Morgins | 62 miles |
| Saas-Fee | 62 miles |
| Verbier | 256 miles |
| Zermatt | 245 miles |
Top 10 Highest altitude ski resorts in Valais
The highest altitude ski resorts in Valais, by base / resort altitude.
| Ski Resort | Resort |
|---|---|
| Arolla | 6,572ft |
| Bettmeralp | 6,398ft |
| Chandolin | 6,562ft |
| Fiescheralp | 6,332ft |
| Les Crosets | 5,446ft |
| Riederalp | 6,332ft |
| Saas-Fee | 5,906ft |
| Siviez | 5,676ft |
| St-Luc | 5,413ft |
| Zinal | 5,479ft |
Top 10 Highest lift-served ski areas in Valais
The highest lift-served skiing in Valais, by the highest lift (top) altitude.
| Ski Resort | Top |
|---|---|
| Arolla | 9,843ft |
| Belalp-Blatten-Naters | 10,210ft |
| Four Valleys | 10,925ft |
| Le Châble | 10,925ft |
| Nendaz | 10,827ft |
| Saas Grund | 10,499ft |
| Saas-Fee | 11,483ft |
| Saastal | 11,483ft |
| Verbier | 10,925ft |
| Zermatt | 12,795ft |
Top 10 Best ski areas for Beginners in Valais
The best beginner ski areas in Valais, rated according to the availability of easy slopes and ski schools.
| Ski Resort | Beginn. |
|---|---|
| Champoussin |  |
| Chandolin | |
| Crans-Montana | |
| Four Valleys | |
| Les Crosets | |
| Saas Grund | |
| Saas-Fee | |
| Saastal | |
| Sierre-Anniviers | |
| St-Luc | |
Top 10 Best ski areas for Intermediate Skiers in Valais
The best intermediate ski resorts in Valais, rated by the length and number of easy to moderate ski runs.
| Ski Resort | Interm. |
|---|---|
| Champoussin |  |
| Crans-Montana | |
| Four Valleys | |
| Les Crosets | |
| Saas-Fee | |
| Saastal | |
| Torgon | |
| Verbier | |
| Veysonnaz | |
| Zermatt | |
Top 10 Best ski areas for Expert Skiers and Snowboarders in Valais
The best ski areas for Advanced and Expert skiers and boarders in Valais, rated by the availability of steep pistes and/or the accessibility of freeride and off-piste terrain.
| Ski Resort | Experts |
|---|---|
| Belalp-Blatten-Naters | |
| Crans-Montana | |
| Four Valleys | |
| Les Crosets | |
| Saas-Fee | |
| Torgon | |
| Verbier | |
| Veysonnaz | |
| Zermatt | |
| Zinal | |